Tinubu Orders Rebuilding of Oluku Market After Fire, Edo Government Provides Aid

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the complete rebuilding of stalls that were destroyed in a fire at Oluku Market. The Edo State Government is also committed to modernizing the market’s structure.

Governor Monday Okpebholo announced this while overseeing the distribution of relief materials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EDOSEMA) to the traders affected by the fire.

Okpebholo explained that he informed President Tinubu about the extent of the damage and assured the victims that they would receive support. He mentioned that the state plans to replace the destroyed makeshift stalls with solid concrete buildings to improve fire safety and prevent future incidents.

The governor emphasized that the new market design aims to provide a safer and more dignified environment for traders. He acknowledged that the emergency relief supplies would not fully cover the traders’ losses.

Okpebholo encouraged citizens to continue supporting President Tinubu, stating that many development projects in Edo are a result of directives from the Presidency.

Jerry Idahosa, Executive Secretary of EDOSEMA, noted that the agency is collaborating with NEMA and other partners to assist in the recovery of the affected traders. He advised beneficiaries to use the relief items wisely and warned against the dangers of collecting fuel from leaking tankers.

Many traders expressed gratitude to the governor and emergency management officials for their prompt assistance. One victim, Mrs. Ann Ogbowman, who lost all her goods in the fire, described the relief supplies as a vital support that helps them rebuild their lives.